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I bought this telescope from Jessops a couple of years ago thinking I would get into amateur astronomy. Unfortunately Ive just never been motivated enough to properly take it out. Had it in the back garden a couple of times but thats it. Luckily that means its practically new though. Unfortunately lost the nut that screws in the accessory tray (see pic) when we moved house but Ive checked and these can be bought pretty easily online for about 13. See below for Celestrons own description and specifications.
Celestrons signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar 5SE. Its the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering striking views.The 5SEs five-inch primary mirror packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that the solar system has to offer: Saturns rings, the cloud bands on Jupiter, and geographic features on the surface of the Moon. When it comes to deep sky objects, take your 5SE to a dark-sky site and youll see hundreds of pinpoint stars in the Hercules Globular Cluster, the spiral arms of the Whirlpool Galaxy and more. We know the best telescope is the one you will use most often. Thats why Celestrons engineers created NexStar SEs unique, patented single fork arm mount. Its perfectly portable and makes setup quick and easy. Whats more, the NexStar SE breaks down into several lightweight and compact pieces, making it easy to transport, even in small vehicles. Youll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly in your backyard.Of course, its whats inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give NexStar SE the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. Use the included NexStar+ hand control to locate over 40,000 celestial objects, or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible.Aligning your telescope is simple and painless, too, thanks to SkyAlign. This process makes alignment as easy as 1-2-3: just center three bright objects in your eyepiece and press ALIGN. For even easier alignment, attach our StarSense AutoAlign and your NexStar SE aligns itself!The NexStar SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories advanced users love. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync, or add automatic alignment functionality with StarSense AutoAlign.If you want to explore the world of astroimaging, the 5SE is a perfect choice. Its built-in wedge allows you to track long exposures. You can even remove the telescopes secondary mirror and replace it with a DSLR or astronomical CCD camera for wide field images captured at f/2 using a Fastar/HyperStar lens assembly. Or, if youre interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 5SE with one of our Skyris cameras. From your first observing session and for years to come, the NexStar SE is your trusted companion.
SpecificationsOPTICAL TUBE INFO: Optical Design Schmidt-CassegrainAperture (mm) 125 mm (4.92″)Focal Length 1250 mm (49″)Focal Ratio 10Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 (mm) 25 mm (0.98″)Magnification of Eyepiece 1 50xFinderscope StarPointerStar Diagonal 1.25″
MOUNT INFO: Mount Type Single Fork Arm AltazimuthTripod Steel with built-in wedgePower Requirements 8-AA batteries (not included)Highest Useful Magnification 295xLowest Useful Magnification 18xLimiting Stellar Magnitude 13Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.11 arc secondsResolution (Dawes) 0.93 arc secondsLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 329xApparent Field of View 1Linear Field of View (@1000 yds) 53 ft (16 m)Secondary Mirror Obstruction 51 mm (2.0″)Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter 40% %Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area 16.6% %Optical Coatings StarBright XLTOptical Tube Length 330 mm (13″)Total Telescope Kit Weight 17.6 lbs (7.98 kg)Tripod Weight 10 lbs (4.54 kg)Slew Speeds Nine slew speedsTracking Rates Sidereal, Solar and LunarTracking Modes Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ SouthAlignment Procedures SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem AlignCommunication Ports RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control portComputer Hand Control Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttonsDatabase 38,181 accessible objects
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Location: Bedlington
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